Kingbird Corporation (a calendar year C corporation) reports the following income and expenses in the current year: Income from operations $200,000 Expenses from operations 140,000 Dividends received (15% ownership) 15,000 On October 1, Kingbird Corporation made a contribution to a qualified charitable organization of $9,000 in cash (not included in any of the above items). Determine Kingbird's charitable contribution deduction for the year.

a.$6,525

b.$6,750

c.$7,500

d.$9,000